LCS 3 WAS AUTHORIZED ON 26 JUN 06 FOR US NAVY CONSTRUCTION AT BOLLINGER SHIPYDS. AUTHORIZATION CANCELLED ON 12 APR 07 BY SECNAV. LCS 3 WAS REAUTHORIZED ON 23 MAR 09 FOR US NAVY CONSTRUCTION AT MARINETTE MARINE.
LCS 3 WAS COMMISSION WITHOUT CEREMONY ON 8/6/2012 AND COMMISSION WITH CEREMONY ON 9/22/2012.